Colton Jones

Colton Jones serves as Deputy Editor of Defence Blog, with a specialization in the U.S. defense industrial base. A former member of the United States Air Force, Colton brings firsthand military experience to his analysis of procurement, defense manufacturing, and Pentagon policy. He is one of the blog’s lead writers and most respected defense experts.
Army

U.S. Soldiers unveil DIY bomb-drone for frontline strikes

The U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division has taken a major step toward soldier-driven battlefield innovation with the creation of a new lightweight, low-cost FPV-style drone designed to deliver precision bomb strikes. Developed under the newly established Robotics and...
Army

U.S. Army uses micro-drones for border surveillance

U.S. Soldiers from the 127th Military Police Company are deploying the Black Hornet 4 micro-drone system to enhance surveillance and threat detection along the U.S. southern border, providing real-time intelligence to support security operations. According to the U.S....
Army

U.S. Army selects Osprey u8 satellite terminal for resilient comms

Kymeta Corporation announced today that its Osprey u8 satellite terminal has been selected as a multi-orbit communications solution for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Pilot, underscoring the service’s push for resilient, mobile networking...
Army

Humvee maker offers new pickup for U.S. troops

AM General, the maker of the legendary Humvee, says it will spotlight the agility and lethality of its light-force portfolio at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting, Oct. 13–15, at the Walter E. Washington...
Army

Epirus unveils robotic Leonidas microwave weapon

Epirus unveiled a new high-power microwave counter-drone system mounted on a tracked robotic vehicle ahead of its formal debut at AUSA in Washington, the company said, presenting the combination as a mobile, software-defined option for defending bases...
Army

U.S. troops test 3D-printed munition dropper for drones

U.S. Soldiers from the Multi-Purpose Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) are field-testing an improvised, 3D-printed munition dropper dubbed the Widowmaker during Combined Resolve 26-1, the unit...
Army

U.S. companies unite to bring AI targeting to future combat vehicles

AimLock, a developer of autonomous targeting and engagement systems, announced a new partnership with Overland AI, the leading provider of ground autonomy for defense, to integrate AimLock’s systems into Overland’s ULTRA autonomous ground vehicle. The collaboration aims to...
Maritime Security

Germany to equip new frigates with Raytheon’s SPY-6 radar

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been chosen by the German government to supply its SPY-6(V)1 radar system for installation on eight F127-class frigates, under a proposed foreign military sales contract with the U.S. Navy. The deal would make...
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